What’s better than ice cream? FREE ice cream, of course. Everyone screams for ice cream deals!
July is National Ice Cream Month, first designated by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, followed by National Ice Cream Day on the third Sunday of July. Sunny California ranks No. 1 in ice cream production, with Indiana coming in second. However, you will find deals and freebies in every state on July 16, 2023.
Baskin-Robbins
National Ice Cream Month is the perfect time to enjoy the Flavor of the Month for July at Baskin-Robbins — Sundae Funday. The sweet treat is made with vanilla and chocolate ice creams topped with fudge swirls, chocolate dipped waffle cone pieces and a shower of rainbow sprinkles.
To end the sweet month, Baskin-Robbins is offering its Celebrate 31 Special on July 31, 2023 — 31% off all scoops.
If you’re looking for more sweet deals, download the chain’s app for exclusive deals and offers.
Burger King
Burgers aren’t the only thing on the menu at Burger King. The fast-food chain also serves vanilla soft serve cups or cones. On National Ice Cream Day, enjoy a FREE Soft Serve Cone with a minimum purchase of $1 or more. The offer is only available via the BK app.
Plus, for fry fans who love dipping fries in ice cream for a sweet and salty snack, Royal Perks members enjoy FREE fries every week through the end of the year. Get more details here.
Carvel
Carvel is celebrating National Ice Cream Day with a sweet delivery special.
On July 16, 2023, enjoy $5 off any Carvel order of $25 or more via Order.Carvel.com, DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats.
Cold Stone Creamery
Mix it up at Cold Stone Creamery during National Ice Cream Month. To celebrate the cool month, the shop is offering 99¢ delivery with a minimum order of $20 0r more (before taxes.) The delivery special is available from July 1 to 31, 2023.
Plus, Cold Stone Creamery is offering a gift card bonus for National Ice Cream Month. In July, buy a $25 gift card and get a $5 Bonus eCard. The offer is only available online.
Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen might be the king of all ice cream shops. And it’s one of the best places to celebrate National Ice Cream Day. The popular ice cream shop is offering a surprise sweet deal on July 16, 2023. Be sure to download the DQ app, so you’re ready for the inside scoop on what’s being offered for National Ice Cream Day.
UPDATE: The offer is for $1 off any dipped cone — excluding a kids’ cone.
Dippin’ Dots
Take a dip on National Ice Cream Day! Celebrate the cool day at Dippin’ Dots. Ice cream lovers can enjoy a FREE mini cup of Dippin’ Dots on July 16, 2023.
The giveaway is only available during a special two-hour window. However, times vary by location. Check here for participating locations and giveaway hours.
Friendly’s
Cool down on National Ice Cream Day at Friendly’s. The ice cream shop is offering 88-cent single scoop cones from July 15 to 19, 2023.
Plus, on National Ice Cream Day, July 16, 2023, the first 88 customers at each participating location receive FREE limited-edition Friendly’s merchandise, a Happy Ending Sundae and kid’s Monster Mash tattoos.
The restaurant has more than 125 locations nationwide.
Happy Joe’s
Get happy at Happy Joe’s for National Ice Cream Day! The pizza and ice cream shop is serving a 99-cent cone from July 16 to 30, 2023.
The shop has 34 locations nationwide.
Insomnia Cookies
Are you awake? It doesn’t get much better than cookies and ice cream and Insomnia Cookies is the go-to place for the sweet combo.
On July 16, 2023, enjoy a FREE scoop of ice cream with any purchase — in-shop or for local delivery. The offer is not valid on pick-up orders. You must mention the sweet deal at the cookie shop or add it to your cart online or in-app to redeem.
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt
For froyo fans, ice cream is cool, but frozen yogurt is the best. Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with a big giveaway at Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt.
In honor of the shop’s sweet 16th birthday, Menchie’s is offering a Smile Challenge game with a chance to win a $1,000 gift card. Plus, complete all of the challenges by July 31, 2023 and receive $5 in Menchie’s Money. The game is only available via the shop’s app.
Potbelly Sandwich Works
Shake it up at Potbelly Sandwich Works! From June 23 to July 30, 2023, every weekend, the sandwich shop is offering its Potbelly Perks members a half-price shake with the purchase of a sandwich, whole salad or bowl of soup.
The deal runs from Friday at 5 p.m. through the close of business on Sunday.
Shake Shack
Shake up National Ice Cream Month at Shake Shack. The popular burger joint is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE shake this summer. The offer is valid every day from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. for online orders only. Get the required promo code here.
The sweet special runs through July 31, 2023.
TCBY
Whether it’s ice cream or frozen yogurt, everyone loves a cool treat on a hot summer day. TCBY is offering delicious rewards and offers for its most loyal customers. While no deal or giveaway has been announced for National Ice Cream Day, download the shop’s app and start spooning your way toward FREE froyo.
Wendy’s
What’s even sweeter than National Fry Day? National Ice Cream Day! Wendy’s is teaming up with Grubhub to offer customers a FREE small Frosty with the purchase of a small fry from National Fry Day, July 13 through National Ice Cream Day, July 16, 2023. Get full details here.
Whole Foods Market
Last year, all ice cream lovers could chill out with a cool deal at Whole Foods Market. From July 5 to 18, customers saved 35% on all ice cream and frozen desserts. The discount is only available to Amazon Prime members. (If you’re not an Amazon Prime member, you can still enjoy a cool discount of 27% off.)
Even sweeter, the grocery store’s ice cream does not contain the 100+ preservatives, flavors, colors and other ingredients they’ve prohibited from food they sell.
Yogurtland
Frozen yogurt is right behind ice cream in popularity. And Yogurtland is one of the best places to swirl the sweet treat. Join the shop’s loyalty program Real Rewards and earn points on all in-shop and online purchases.
On National Ice Cream Day, members earn 2x points on all purchases. Plus, if you’re new to the program, earn 50 bonus points just for signing up.
Best of all, members enjoy exclusive offers on the shop’s cool treats.
Yonutz
Calling all ice cream lovers! Yonutz is celebrating National Ice Cream Day with the launch of its Yonutz SMASHED Ice Cream and Create Yo! Own menu.
On July 16, 2023, starting at 2 p.m. (local time), the first 50 customers at each participating location will be treated to a FREE Create Yo! Own SMASHED Ice Cream treat.
The following locations are participating in the giveaway:
Yonutz Boise at 8637 W. Franklin Rd. in Boise, ID
Yonutz Farmington at 3554 E. Main St. in Farmington, NM
Yonutz Farmington at 1076 W. Park Lane at Farmington, UT
Yonutz Greenwood Village at 7939 E. Arapahoe Rd. in Greenwood Village, CO
Yonutz Las Vegas at 5765 Centennial Center Blvd. in Las Vegas, NV
Yonutz Oklahoma City at 1001 W. Memorial Rd. in Oklahoma City, OK
Yonutz Pearland at 11200 Broadway St. in Pearland, TX
Yonutz Sunrise at 121 NW 136th Ave.in Sunrise, FL
Yonutz Yukon at 12408 NW 10th St. in Yukon, OK